Software Engineer II

Description

Position at Ookla.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to join our team developing state‑of‑the‑art applications for enabling our customers to design and optimize their Wi‑Fi networks as easily and effortlessly as possible.

In this role you will be working as a part of a tight‑knit team, developing and maintaining services and platforms that act as the backbone and building blocks of our other applications. You will take part in technical planning, and have your say in how things will be implemented. Together with the team, you’ll also contribute to setting the direction for our future software stack and architecture.

Expectations for Success

• Adapt and further develop our current web application architecture to support new features that require system understanding covering our proprietary measurement devices’ data and control planes, and corresponding data and API architecture in the cloud.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other teams to deliver high‑quality features.
• Be enthusiastic about mentoring and guiding junior team members, helping them understand architectural principles, best practices, and effective ways of working.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues for stable and efficient applications.

Requirements

We are looking for the right person, not the exact list of requirements. If you believe your life experience has prepared you for similar challenges, we’d like to hear from you.

• 6+ years of software development experience
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, TypeScript
• Experience building scalable solutions and microservices on top of AWS
• Experience designing and working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Bonus points: experience with modern front‑end development such as Vue.js or React
• Bonus points: experience with Kotlin, Scala and Terraform
• Getting things done attitude and a growth mindset
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English

Benefits

Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness‑focused benefits. We are committed to work‑life balance with paid time off when you need it.

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company‑sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.

Compensation Range

Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is €75,000 - €85,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.